Monday 30 March 2015

Heroes and Vilians have I linked this?

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This project focuses on the launch of a new game of your choice. The game must be based on the theme of heroes and villains. It may be any type of game such as a board game, a computer game or an online role playing game.

You will choose the target audience and name of the game.

You will design this set of graphic products for the game:

two 3D characters

wallpaper for a mobile phone

three trading cards

a box for the trading cards

a digital poster.

Folder & Eportfolio Structure

You need to ensure you save all the work you do in the correct folders.

You must exhibit your graphic products in an eportfolio along with supporting evidence.

Elements Table

You must keep careful records of all sources you use to gather elements, both primary and secondary.
You should describe each element and any changes you make, how and where it is used in the product(s) and details of the permission required for its use.

You can download the template below to help you - BUT it would be better to make your own

R04_ElementsTable

Proposal

You must come up with some ideas for your game and products.
You can download the template below to help you - BUT it would be better to make your own

R01_ProposalTemplate

Design Log

You must use a design log to record the design process as you develop your products.
You can download the templates below to help you - BUT it would be better to make your own

3D Characters

Two character designs will be printed on special cereal packs so they can be cut out and assembled to make 3D freestanding characters.
You must produce designs for two 3D characters, one hero and one villain.

Produce a design for each character. Each design must:

only use elements from primary sources

be created using only vector tools

be a single net that folds to make the character

fit on one sheet of A4

include fold and cut lines, and areas to be glued

include clear instructions on how each character should be assembled.

Use these nets to help you

Simple Shape Nets

2D Character Nets

Use this worksheet to learn about some of the tools and techniques you will need

Adobe Illustrator Tools and Techniques

Produce photographs showing your finished characters from different angles. To do this, you must print your designs in colour, cut them out and assemble them.

Phone Wallpaper

Wallpaper will be free to download on to mobile phones.

You must produce the wallpaper for your chosen game.

Produce the mobile phone wallpaper.

It must:

be created using only graphic tools to edit and combine elements

include a photograph of each 3D character

be an appropriate size and resolution for a mobile phone screen.

Use these resources to help you

Trading Cards

A set of 42 trading cards will be used to promote the game.
You must design three of the cards: one for your hero, one for your villain, plus one additional card.
The design on the back will be the same for each card.